Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08564 · Apr 29, 2008 · CMRG Apparel, LLC
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08564
- Date
- Apr 29, 2008
- Company
- CMRG Apparel, LLC
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks
- Product type
- Hammocks
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock. The metal frame is made of steel, is beige in color, and has five pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet.
What can happen
The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammocks and contact LivingXL for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund. LivingXL is directly notifying consumers who purchased the hammock about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked.
- Sold at
- LivingXL's catalog or at www.LivingXL.com from May 2007 through October 2007 for between $170 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled multi texteline hammocks and striped quilted hammocks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hammocks and contact LivingXL for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund. LivingXL is directly notifying consumers who purchased the hammock about the recall.
What is the hazard?
The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.